You can display CPU information on Linux using various commands and tools. Here are some of the most common methods:
- lscpu Command: The
lscpucommand provides detailed information about your CPU, including its architecture, number of cores, threads, and more. Open a terminal and run:lscpuThis command will display information about your CPU in a structured format. - /proc/cpuinfo File: The
/proc/cpuinfofile contains detailed information about your CPU. You can use thecatcommand or a text editor to view its contents:cat /proc/cpuinfoThis file provides a wealth of information about your CPU, including model, vendor, cores, flags, and more. - top Command: The
topcommand is a dynamic system monitoring tool that displays real-time information about system performance, including CPU usage. Run the following command:topThe CPU information is displayed at the top of the output. - htop Command:
htopis an interactive process viewer and system monitor. It provides a more user-friendly interface thantopand displays CPU information prominently. You may need to install it on some distributions:htop - inxi Command: The
inxicommand is a versatile tool that provides detailed system information, including CPU details. Install it if it’s not already available on your system and then run:mathematicainxi -CThis will display information about your CPU and its characteristics. - Hardinfo (GUI Tool): If you prefer a graphical user interface, you can install a tool like “Hardinfo” to display detailed information about your CPU and other hardware components. Install it with:
sudo apt-get install hardinfo # On Debian/UbuntuAfter installation, you can run “System Profiler and Benchmark” from your applications menu to access CPU information. - lshw Command: The
lshwcommand is a general-purpose hardware information tool. You can run it to display detailed information about your CPU:sudo lshw -c cpuThis command will show information about the CPU, including its product, vendor, and capabilities.
Each of these methods provides different levels of detail and presentation. Choose the one that best suits your needs and your familiarity with the command-line or graphical tools.